Wetzens
in Gemeente Dongeradeel of Provincie Friesland, Netherlands

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
53.347 and 6.034 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 53° 20' 48" and E 6° 2' 0"
Currency and Currency Code:
Euro - EUR
Spoken languages:
Dutch, Western Frisian
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 04:57 AM (Sunday)
Timezone: Europe/Amsterdam
UTC/GMT offset: 1 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:51 am and 9:13 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-44.033 and -176.367 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Ouwenga
References
This place on Wikipedia
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Netherlands in Western Europe

Safety Score: 3,3 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Netherlands.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Netherlands. Last Update: 2024-05-04 08:22:41

Delve into Wetzens

Wetzens in Gemeente Dongeradeel (Provincie Friesland) is a town located in Netherlands about 82 mi (or 133 km) north-east of Amsterdam, the country's capital town.

Time in Wetzens is now 04:57 AM (Sunday). The local timezone is named Europe / Amsterdam with an UTC offset of 2 hours. We know of 13 airports closer to Wetzens, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in Netherlands is Eelde Airport in a distance of 27 mi (or 44 km), South-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Netherlands is Ir.D.F. Woudagemaal (D.F. Wouda Steam Pumping Station) in a distance of 38 mi (or 61 km), South-West. We saw 2 points of interest near this location. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Dokkum, Kollum, Schiermonnikoog, Drachten and Leeuwarden. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 11°C / 52 °F

Morning Temperature 10°C / 50 °F
Evening Temperature 11°C / 52 °F
Night Temperature 8°C / 47 °F
Chance of rainfall 11%
Air Humidity 89%
Air Pressure 1008 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 12 km/h (7 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Monday, 6th of May 2024

14°C (57 °F)
10°C (49 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Tuesday, 7th of May 2024

13°C (55 °F)
11°C (51 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Wednesday, 8th of May 2024

13°C (55 °F)
8°C (47 °F)
Few clouds, moderate breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Waard van Ternaard Herberg

Address
3,8 mi
De Groedse 3
9145 RG Ternaard
Netherlands

Time Information

Checkout: 11:30 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 8:00 - 20:00
Weekend: 12:00 - 20:00


Hotel de Posthoorn

Address
2,0 mi
Diepswal 21
9101 LA Dokkum
Netherlands

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 23:59
Weekend: 7:00 - 23:59


Videos from this area

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Published: April 07, 2010
Length: 16:36 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: bwe6

video verslag ropta boy's E3 - broeksterwalden E6 zaterdag 20 maart 2010. Deel 2 Eerste helft.


Jelle en Oane ien Metslawier

Published: December 01, 2013
Length: 18:57 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: jeffrey brouwert

Dit is wat er gebeurt als je gekkigheid met een bladblazer en benzine met elkaar verbind.


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Published: February 06, 2014
Length: 38:12 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: Omrop Fryslân

It personiel fan it eardere fangrailfabryk Prins yn Dokkum is akkoart gien mei in nij oanbod fan de eardere wurkjouwer. De tritich wurknimmers fan it Dokkumer bedriuw krije no noch fiif moanne...


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Published: August 08, 2013
Length: 53:04 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Egbert van Dijk

Mooi, maar regenachtig tochtje gehad, met op het eind ook nog een drenkeling..


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Published: October 16, 2012
Length: 32:16 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: Omrop Fryslân

Zestien verwaarloosde leegstaande woningen aan de Burgemeester de Vriesstraat in Dokkum worden in november gesloopt. Tot opluchting van buurtbewoners die vinden dat ze al twee jaar in een ...


GPTV: 28 dode duiven gevonden bij woning in Dokkum

Published: June 18, 2014
Length: 23:22 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: GPTV

De politie heeft dinsdag 28 dode duiven in Dokkum aangetroffen. De politie ontdekte de dode dieren toen men op aanwijzing van een getuige bij de bewoner van het betreffende pand op bezoek ging.


Snackeez - Top1Toys Dokkum

Published: November 11, 2014
Length: 57:36 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Top1Toys Dokkum

Snackeez is een beker vol feest bij Top1Toys Dokkum. Voorkom knoeien en vergeet plakkerige handen. Snackeez's zijn verkrijgbaar bij Top1Toys Dokkum. Bekijk onze website: ...


Taxfree shoppen - Top1Toys Dokkum

Published: September 10, 2014
Length: 58:26 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Top1Toys Dokkum

Top1Toys Dokkum heeft een speciale actie. Op 11 en 12 september 2014 kunt u taxfree shoppen bij uw eigen speelgoedwinkel. Dit is maar liefst 21% korting op alles.* Wees er dus snel bij want...


Digibirds, Vrolijk Zingende Vogeltjes - Top1Toys Dokkum

Published: July 21, 2014
Length: 05:02 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Top1Toys Dokkum

Top1Toys Dokkum heeft Digibirds! Een Digibird is een klein huisdiertje dat zorgeloos in huis kan staan zonder je druk te maken over de verzorging of onderhoud. Een DigiBird kan 24 liedjes zingen...


LEGO City Arctic - Top1Toys Dokkum

Published: June 17, 2014
Length: 25:37 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Top1Toys Dokkum

Top1Toys Dokkum presenteerd niewe LEGO City sets. Beleef het avontuur van LEGO City Arctic bij Top1Toys Dokkum. Deze nieuwe serie ligt nu in de winkel. Kom langs en ga op expeditie. Bekijk...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Dokkum

Dokkum is a Dutch fortified town in the municipality of Dongeradeel in the province of Friesland. It has 13,145 inhabitants (January 1, 2006). The fortifications of Dokkum are well preserved and are known as the bolwerken (= bulwarks).

Located at 53.3333, 6 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cities in the Netherlands, Cities in Friesland, Populated places in Friesland

Aalsum, Friesland

Aalsum is a small village counting some 162 inhabitants (January 2004) about 1 km north of Dokkum in Dongeradeel, Netherlands. Aalsum is built on a partially excavated terp, around a church originally dedicated to St. Catherine of Alexandria, which dates back to approximately 1200 AD. Aalsum had a station (Dokkum-Aalsum) on the North Friesland Railway, which opened in 1901, It became the terminus for passenger services in May 1935 and closed to passengers in July 1936.

Located at 53.3383, 6.00444 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Friesland

Hantumeruitburen

Hantumeruitburen is a small village in Dongeradeel in the province Friesland of the Netherlands and has around 70 citizens (2004).

Located at 53.3667, 6 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Friesland

Metslawier

Metslawier is a small village in Dongeradeel in the province Friesland of the Netherlands and has around 920 citizens (2006). About half a mile to the north there is the Ropta windmill, which is in good operational shape.

Located at 53.36, 6.06778 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Friesland

Niawier

Niawier is a small village in Dongeradeel in the province Friesland of the Netherlands and has around 380 citizens as of 2004.

Located at 53.3633, 6.04889 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Friesland

Oosternijkerk

Oosternijkerk is a small village in Dongeradeel in the province Friesland of the Netherlands and has around the 840 citizens (2004).

Located at 53.3786, 6.05361 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Friesland

Oostrum

Oostrum is a small village in Dongeradeel in the province Friesland of the Netherlands and has around the 200 citizens (2006). Well known for their poster's factories.

Located at 53.3306, 6.06111 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Friesland

Wetsens

Wetsens is a small village in Dongeradeel in the province Friesland of the Netherlands and has around the 167 citizens (2005). It is considered to be one of the oldest villages in the north-east of Friesland.

Located at 53.3472, 6.03333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Friesland

Popular in vicinity

These are some bigger and more relevant cities in the wider vivinity of Wetzens.

capture of the webcam Dokkum: Prachtige gracht in het centrum van

Dokkum: Prachtige gracht in het centrum van, Dokkum (source)

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Wetsens, Wetzens